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Broadband

CDS ( communicating Devon Somerset) noted on their website on 1 November 2024 that Airband are unable to fully complete their broadband contract .

Rattery, South Brent, Totnes Dartington are within infrastructure cluster F14, which is not in build.

The Parish Council are drilling further regarding what funding and options will be available to parishioners .

When we have any constructive news we will communicate it to you, in a timely manner.

Rattery email exchange

The scheme has been set up by Parish Councillor Richard Haigh with help from Trevor Paul, who runs the village website. We hope that it will provide a very effective way for the organisers of the many groups within the community to keep everyone well informed.
Anyone who is a member can communicate very easily with the Rattery community by sending a single email to ratteryemail@googlegroups.com This email will be automatically forwarded to everyone else who has joined the scheme.
The email exchange will complement the village website as Trevor will be able to use the messages to keep the website up-to-date. A single email will inform everyone and update the website.
An individual member’s email address is displayed if he/she posts a message but members’ email addresses are not otherwise on display to the public, or to the membership as a whole. Membership is restricted to those people with a genuine connection with Rattery so that the scheme is free of spam and other unsolicited emails. You can unsubscribe at any time.
To join the scheme, or if you have any questions about the scheme, send an email to email@ratteryvillage.co.uk or telephone 01364 72239.

Defibrillator

Education

Rattery is part of the catchment area for Dartington Primary School & Nursery. Telephone 01803 862357.

King Edward VI Community College (KEVICCs) Telephone 01803 869200.

Free School Transport is provided to both schools.

GP Surgeries

South Brent 01364 72394. 
Buckfastleigh 01364 642534.
Totnes – Leatside 01803 862671 or The Plains – Catherine House Surgery 01803 862073.

Hospitals (with A&E department)

Parking

Parkinson’s Support

Ivybridge and Area Parkinson’s Support Group

Our friendly group meets weekly on Fridays from 10.15 to 11.45 in the Baptist Church Hall, Exeter Road, Ivybridge, PL21 0BQ for peer support, information, exercise and refreshments. £5.00 per week for the person living with Parkinson’s and free for carers. For more information contact Helen on 07528655419.

Parkinson’s UK Local Support website

Planning Applications

Our Local Planning Authority is South Hams District Council follow the link below for further information including details of current applications. https://www.southhams.gov.uk/article/680/Planning

If you are thinking of making a planning application you are very welcome to discuss the matter informally with the Parish Council in advance of the application. The group may be able to help identify key issues and processes. Contact the Clerk, Mrs. Sharon Raggett Telephone: 01364 654607 or email sharon.raggett@sky.com

Playing Field

Public Transport

Rattery can be reached from the A385 using Stagecoach Gold route Torquay-Totnes-Dartington-South Brent-Plymouth. See Stagecoach’s website for timetable details. You can alight at Culver Lane, from where there’s a 15 min., 1.25km/3/4 mile walk to Mill Cross (steep uphill sections, some busy traffic at times)

Stagecoach’s South West Falcon service operates a regular Plymouth-Exeter-Taunton-Bristol service stopping at Marley Head.

People with limited mobility can get help with transport for medical appointments, shopping etc. via Totnes Caring (01803 865684 email) or South Brent and District Caring telephone 01364 700282 or email info@totnescaring.org.uk.

Trains – run from Totnes (5 miles) Ivybridge (8 miles). Timetables for all trains from Totnes Station are from the National Rail Enquiries website or telephone 0845 484950.

As well as free school transport throughout the Village for Dartington Primary School & KEVICS the Western National x 80 service runs between Plymouth & Torquay and stops at Rattery Mill, Culver Lane & Marley Head.

Trains run from Totnes (5 miles) Ivybridge (8 miles) Timetables for all trains from Totnes Station are available from 0845 484950.

Senior citizens rail cards may be obtained from Devonwide Offices 01392 383688 at discounted rates.

Roads

Devon Highways Public Information Portal Help
Find out about possible delays due to roadworks in Devon via an interactive map. The map includes:
Expected timescales for present roadworks
Expected timescales for future roadworks. Information on proposed activities is subject to change
Details of completed roadworks undertaken within the last 3 months
Who is doing the work, for example a utility company or Devon County Council.
Click here to access map

Reporting problems on roads
If you spot a problem on local roads please report it directly to the County Council via their website.
Here you can report lots of problems including potholes, flooding, blocked drains, ice, defective road markings and signs, hazardous trees and lots more.
You can send them a photograph of the problem and get reports on progress dealing with it.

This is the best way of ensuring that something is done – and the more people that report a particular problem the better.

Reporting potholes

If you need to make a claim regarding damage to your vehicle, due to a pothole, advice can be found on the AA website here.

Drains
The Parish Council has engaged a part-time Parish Lengthsman. His job is to clear and maintain the drains alongside the parish lanes.
If you know of places where water is accumulating or where drainage problems commonly occur during the winter months please contact the Parish Council so that we can direct the Lengthsman to where his work will do most good. Click here for contact details of parish councillors.

Flooding
If you have any problems with flooding help is available.
South Hams District Council holds a supply of sandbags and householders can usually collect up to six of these from the depot in Babbage Road, Totnes.
Telephone: 01803 861234
Rattery Parish Council has, in addition, purchased filled sandbags which can be made available for parishioners to protect their property from flooding. If you need them simply get in touch with any of the parish councillors. Click here for contact details of parish councillors.
If you have already experience flooding, or you believe you may be at risk, there are steps you can take to protect your property. Further information on website.

Street Cleaning

South Hams District Council keeps the roads & lanes clean and litter free. Dog owners are asked in the interests of hygiene to clear up after their pets & put it in the bins provided outside the public footpath opposite the village green (church/pub) car park.

Sustainability

Local business: You can help the local economy by sourcing goods and services locally – see the Local Businesses & Services listing. Parishioners are welcome to advertise their goods and services on the notice board on the left-hand side of the entrance to the village green car park.
Farmers Markets:
Buckfastleigh on Thursdays a.m.
Totnes last Saturday of the month a.m. 
Ivybridge 3rd Saturday of the Month a.m.

Waste and Recycling

What to put in each container